Senior Chemical Engineer - Plant Operations

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Medical, disability, and life保险

Company-provided pension scheme

Relocation assistance

Extensive training and career dev

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Senior Chemical Engineer with a strong focus on Plant Operations to join the Bloemfontein team. This role oversees daily chemical manufacturing units, ensuring safety, efficiency, and product quality while mentoring junior engineers.

You will troubleshoot plant issues, implement process enhancements, and lead RCA investigations. A degree in chemical engineering and 6+ years' experience are required, with hands-on DCS experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in chemical plant operations or process engineering in a manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience with process control systems (DCS) and troubleshooting production issues.
• Strong knowledge of chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, and material science.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate operations teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of chemical production units to meet output and quality targets.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and equipment malfunctions, implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for incidents and deviations.
• Develop and implement SOPs and provide training to operations personnel.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams on equipment reliability and improvement projects.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations and company policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS

Process troubleshooting

Job description

Our client is looking for a seasoned Senior Chemical Engineer with a strong focus on Plant Operations to join their team in Bloemfontein . This critical role involves overseeing and improving the daily operations of chemical manufacturing units, ensuring safety, efficiency, and product quality. You will be responsible for troubleshooting operational challenges, implementing process enhancements, and mentoring junior engineers. The successful candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of chemical plant operations, contributing to a culture dedicated to operational excellence and safety leadership within the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the day-to-day operations of chemical production units to meet output and quality targets.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and equipment malfunctions, implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for incidents and deviations.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and provide training to operations personnel.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams on equipment reliability and improvement projects.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety, health, and environmental regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in chemical plant operations or process engineering within a manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience with process control systems (DCS) and troubleshooting production issues.
• Strong knowledge of chemical thermodynamics , kinetics, and material science.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate operations teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Company-provided pension scheme.
• Relocation assistance for candidates moving to Bloemfontein.
• Extensive training and career development programs.